Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-E3→Fujifilm X-E4
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The X-E4 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X-E3 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the X-E4
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life~460 shots (CIPA) vs ~350 shots (CIPA)
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Generation4 years newer (2021 vs 2017)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (26MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | X-E3 | X-E4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.4 | ||
| Street | +0.1 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.5 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.4 | ||
| Documentary | +0.3 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.1 | ||
| Landscape | +0.4 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.1 | ||
| Casual | +0.2 | ||
| Food | +1.0 | ||
| Macro | +0.5 | ||
| Architecture | +0.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.4 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-E3 | X-E4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 used | £503 used | |
| Released | 2017 | 2021 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 337g (body only) | 364g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M dots | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
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